Tech 21 companies that changed the world Before he died

The tech industry is a finicky business.

Many brilliant companies have failed just because they launched a product too advanced for its time or lacked adequate marketing power. Even successful products can be left behind in the wake of new technological advancements. But a� failed company can still affect the flow of technology. Here's our list of 21 failed companies who paved the way for the technologies of the 21st century.WebTV was a failure almost before it started, barely mustering up enough investors to launch its first product: a set top box that gave you internet on your TV. The concept never really caught on, and Microsoft bought out the company before it even had a chance to grow.

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